The Peoples Health Champions Program Celebrates 15 Years of Honoring Local Seniors
January 07 2019 - 1:15PM
Business Wire
- Program recognizes exceptional seniors
who have achieved amazing things after age 65
- More than 140 Louisianans, including
eight in 2018, have been honored at New Orleans Saints’ home
games
Peoples Health is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the
Peoples Health Champions Program, which has honored more than 140
Louisiana seniors who have achieved extraordinary accomplishments
after age 65. The company recognized the eight 2018 Champions
during special on-field presentations at each of the New Orleans
Saints home games during the 2018-2019 regular season.
Peoples Health established the Champions Program in
collaboration with the Saints in 2003 to recognize exceptional
seniors who shatter the myth that getting older means slowing down.
The program honors individuals who prove that excellence is
achieved through experience, and it challenges common
misconceptions about aging by celebrating people who have
accomplished great things because of their age, not in spite of
it.
“As one of the largest Medicare Advantage companies serving
older adults in Louisiana, we see firsthand how seniors inspire and
lead their communities,” said Warren Murrell, Peoples Health CEO.
“We started the Peoples Health Champions Program to spotlight older
adults who use their expertise and passion gained from a lifetime
of experience to accomplish amazing things.”
Each Champion is treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience of
being honored at a Saints home game in front of nearly 70,000 fans.
During the 2018-2019 Saints regular season, the following
individuals were recognized as Peoples Health Champions:
- Joseph “Big Chief Monk” Boudreaux for
his efforts to preserve Mardi Gras Indian culture and traditions
(Buccaneers vs. Saints, Sept. 9)
- June Etta Ruiz, who came out of
retirement at age 80 to help provide around-the-clock in-home care
to a client in need (Browns vs. Saints, Sept. 16)
- Estelle Coffman, who at age 78
accomplished her goal of completing a bicycle trip in each of the
50 states (Redskins vs. Saints, Oct. 8)
- Peaches Davis for earning her first
credited speaking role in a major motion picture in her 80s (Rams
vs. Saints, Nov. 4)
- Betty Wells for starting a new career
as the official greeter for Ochsner Medical Center at age 75
(Eagles vs. Saints, Nov. 18)
- Gayle Benson for securing Super Bowl
LVIII for the City of New Orleans (Falcons vs. Saints, Nov.
22)
- Gladys Hughes, a World War II veteran
and educator, who at age 95 finished her sixth season of judging
the Ms. Veteran America competition (Steelers vs. Saints, Dec.
23)
- Walter Wolfman Washington, who at age
74 released an album he always wanted to make — stripped down and
soulful, featuring voice and lyrics over instrumental backings
(Panthers vs. Saints, Dec. 30)
“We are continually inspired by the people we have had the
opportunity to honor over the past 15 seasons,” said Ben Hales,
senior vice president and chief operating officer of the New
Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans. “With Peoples Health, we
have been able to spotlight outstanding members of our community
who are making a real difference in all our lives. We are grateful
to our Champions and Peoples Health, and we look forward to
continuing what has become a great game-day tradition.”
A committee composed of community leaders selects the Champions
each year. The 2018 committee included Angela Hill, television
personality, David Manship, former publisher of The Advocate, and
John Young, Jr., past Jefferson Parish president.
Nominees must be at least 65 years of age and reside in
Louisiana. They do not need to be enrolled in a Peoples Health
Medicare Advantage plan to be considered for the award. Nominations
are accepted throughout the year. For more information about the
program, including nomination details, visit
http://champions.peopleshealth.com, or call 1-877-712-7320.
About Peoples HealthEstablished in 1994, Peoples Health
serves nearly 75,000 people in Louisiana through a variety of
Medicare Advantage plans. Peoples Health Medicare Advantage plans
are NCQA accredited and have been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for 2018 and 2019,
making them the highest-rated plans in the state. Founded by
physicians and part of UnitedHealthcare, the company administers
and provides a unique approach to wellness, care coordination and
support services for Louisiana seniors and other beneficiaries.
Peoples Health supports many social, cultural, athletic and health
organizations. Visit http://www.peopleshealth.com for more
information.
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